iWrite- Daryn Smith

         Technology in the form of laptops, apple watches, iPhones, and more, is a relatively new thing in the world. It has, without a doubt, changed the lives of many people. Through these devices, near infinite knowledge becomes available with the click of a button. This is something that could hardly be imagined 20 years ago. Had I grown up 20 years ago, without technology, my day-to-day life would be very different, but I would likely be doing similar things.

One thing technology has changed about peoples’  lives is the accessibility to so much information. When doing homework, I can easily look something up and find out lots about it in a very short amount of time. This makes research projects much, much easier. 20 years ago, instead of typing something into a screen and pressing a button, I would be going to the library, sifting through books, articles, newspapers, and more to find what I was looking for. 

Also, technology allows for much more spontaneity in life. I am able to make plans quickly and change them quickly if necessary. It also allows my parents to keep in touch with me  when I am at a friends house. I used to go to a summer camp, and most of my friends from there live in other states. Having a cell phone allows me to keep in better touch with them which is something that I am very thankful to have the opportunity to do. 

Technology has also opened the door for the many forms of social media, including, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. Social media keeps me updated on the lives of both people I know well and people that I wouldn’t know much about otherwise. I think social media has overall had a positive impact on our society.

20 years ago, interacting with others would have to be much more planned out and set up ahead of time. It would still be very similar, except that it wouldn’t have much flexibility as far as changing plans goes. I think my relationships would be pretty much the same. Phones don’t define our relationships, they help us to maintain them more often and quicker. There is a chance I wouldn’t stay in touch with camp friends without a cell phone or social media, but overall I don’t think much would be different as far as relationships go. 

        I prefer today’s time because information is so accessible, and I think the ability to get in touch with someone so quickly is very valuable. Technology just makes things easier, and it has greatly shaped all of our lives.